CLASSROOM SET UP 2022 | Day 1

[@elizabethbanks2074]

I’ll never understand people who have an issue with how other people decorate their classrooms. I’m one of the only people on my team who has really decorated their room, and that’s fine; it brings me joy, so I chose to do it.

[@kelseyerinham]

I’m the same way. I love decorating my classroom, but I’m the most decorated in my department/school. I also teach high school, so I think that where some of that comes from, but students really enjoy having a decorated classroom.

[@puttingthemfirst]

I’ve always been of the mindset “don’t yuck somebody’s yum”!

[@SheWritesHerJourney_]

@@puttingthemfirst I like that !!

[@MissChuchuable]

It’s not particularly having a problem with it I think it’s more awkward when they did something you don’t find that nice or convenient and then you have another problem to address when you’re already stressed and busy. It just adds on to the amount of work… at least that’s what I think.

[@Tragically_Alive]

I'm 21 and live in Canada and not a single school in my area ever had anyone decorate their classrooms. I think potentially it's not allowed in the school district near me I'm not sure. But when I found out teachers in America decorate their classrooms I was 17 (already out of school) and I spent our and hours watching classroom set ups because I found it so fascinating. Honestly the difference between American teachers and Canadian is completely different I've not met a single teacher Irl who actually liked teaching. But I personally think the effort teachers put into decorating their classrooms for themselves and their class is amazing and should be appreciated. I hate that people discourage them I went to a school that literally looked like a prison and all other schools in the district did too... So things like this would be awesome

[@teacherof20]

Love the multiple layers of border look! And I totally agree:pop of color with white and black makes things looks fresh and clean!

[@kristieking15]

Folks need to chill out and mind their business!! You are suhsniney and very inspiring! Its easy to call each other out but your room is your room and vice versa. The joy you have and get by setting up a new classroom is something not everyone has. Live your life and keep being positive! ❤️

[@casance]

I think that you're setting your classroom up in the right way. I would start with the boards too. It would give me more insight on how to decorate the rest of the room. It overwhelms me so much. Hearing you talk about the tools, I have some I got from 5 below and from a family dollar. I have had them for years. I am also a photographer and I am always buying things for props. I have been watching a lot of classroom setups video and seeing how teachers add different seatings. My thought was to use my stools and cover them with some kinda of cushion too. I am glad you mentioned that, that was your plan too. I can't wait to see how you did yours.

[@samanthasumner8210]

There is no such thing as too much pink! Your classroom should be what you want, you spend so much time there, and it gives the kids a space to spend their day as well. Love the vlog style videos, your positive attitude is contagious! ❤️

[@Onetiredmama11]

You've been spoiling us with so many videos lately and I'm HERE FOR IT! I truly truly love you and your channel and your vlogs bring me a ridiculous amount of joy! Xo, Mandy

[@Kmmc1023]

The bulletin boards turned out so cute Lauren! I love the addition of the paper fans and how it makes the board more 3D! Editing to add that I really enjoy the vloggy type videos. It feels like we're actually hanging out with you in your every day life rather than your life just in the classroom! :)

[@carmiebaby614]

I like the vlog style! But also love the classroom content!! Any of your videos are fine with me!!

[@emilybasconcillo121]

🥳Hooray for your very 1st day of Kindergarten Classroom Setup!!!! This is history in the making and so cool that you have it documented here for us/me to enjoy! 👍👍Kudos to successfully completing the very creative bulletin boards and triple border!! Extra points for using the industrial stapler - ouch on your hand 🤚 those staplers are no joke and do take a lot of force to work. Glad you persevered and got it done! You GO! 🥰 😍I absolutely love your vlogs and the different formats. Showing a day in your life is always special because it gives us a chance to know a little more about you outside of the classroom. Your school vlogs are also enjoyable and informative. Either way - I’ll be watching them. 🥰 FYI - Check your wireless glue gun tip to make sure it’s not blocked or covered. Also, depending on the length of your glue stick, you might have to put in two back to back. Hope you get it to work. Again, A+MAZING job with first day of class setup! I get to enter my classroom later this week and can’t wait! 🥰

[@shelliesallas-leveratt169]

The triple border is adorable!! Love it.

[@mrskeiththomas]

I love watching you set up each year! We spend hours of our day in school. We might as well make it an atmosphere we enjoy! My desk is built into a counter and I’m thinking about getting that dot vinyl wallpaper/contact paper for the “backsplash.” So much fun!

[@ulandastephens8300]

Happiness is in the eye of the beholder! So if you like it I love it. Your room is beautiful!

[@isabellej222]

I enjoy the extra chatty set up vlogs!

[@tonyawyatt9291]

Love the all the real life content along with classroom content!! Excited to watch your room come together.

[@marisolmartin1329]

❤️the bulletin boards, they turned out so cute. I only have one and it is in the hallway, so it’s more of a monthly one. Can’t wait to see how the stools turn out. Any type vlog is fine

[@puttingthemfirst]

Yay!! Me too. I was surprised that I don’t have a hallway board!

[@ssjess2504]

I'm not an elementary teacher but love your content. you have such a sweet personality. I am a music teacher and did one year of elementary but most of my career is middle school. good luck this year! those kids are lucky to have you

[@puttingthemfirst]

Thank you, that is so kind! I haven’t been to a middle school since well… middle school. I applaud you!! Lol

[@ssjess2504]

@@puttingthemfirst I love it. Middle schoolers are so quirky and goofy. Not too grown up like HS kids but not too little like elementary. Elementary music was way too much for me! Didn't help that I was also teaching MS and HS choir as well as having the whole elementary school. It's a lot!

[@ALMAPAGAN]

I love your boards and the fans are fun. Also, I think pretty is nice it makes it a place you want to be in.

[@madisonhicks7654]

MADE MY DAY TO SEE THIS POP UP ON MY FEED!!!

[@dorothyg7483]

Oh, me too! 😊💕

[@ClaudiaBoizeau]

Please continue with the vblog style! I’m a pre-k teacher and love to see all your daily adventures when coming and going from your classroom! I love your pink chair!!!!

[@jaimeOZ]

I love how much effort you are putting into your classroom. I would be thrilled if my new Kinder walked in to their very first day of school to that room.

[@byaliciabrooke]

Love how the bulletin boards turned out! Super cute. I enjoyed the chatty Vlog!

[@nicshin]

Love the vlogging style! This video was perfection! You are a gem! Keep just being you and don’t worry about anyone else. Your room is already looking so cute! Can’t wait for more set up videos!

[@happilyorganizedclassroom7899]

I absolutely love the new theme for the classroom and IMO you can never have too much pink 🥰 I loved this style video and love the chatty vlogs!!

[@jcronian9806]

I like how you are sharing your whole day in your vlog.

[@renafirmstone9245]

Love all your vlogs!!!! Do what makes you happy don’t worry about what others think. ❤️ I have centers in my room dramatic play, blocks, writing, reading loft and large carpet tables ones. My students love um!!!!!!

[@lynnebrown-hardy1566]

Love the clean look of the white paper on the bulletin boards and that triple border looks so cute! Can’t wait to see what you do with the rest of the room

[@micaelna]

I love your vlogs and have been excited and soo waiting for your setup vlogs!! love your bulletin boards

[@terrificintk]

I like watching all of your videos because of your positive energy and because you are so funny! Your bulletin boards look great. The colors and theme just fit you and there is hot pink! Thank you for taking us along. I saw on your Instagram post that Teddy was not feeling well. I hope he is ok! 😔

[@70sMixTapes]

Bulletin boards look so clean! Spectacular decision.

[@abbyisenberg8221]

I like the vlog style. I love your positive attitude and enjoy watching your videos. Also welcome to the Midwest.

[@puttingthemfirst]

Thank you so much!! Loving it here. 🤩

[@Thealaskanteacher]

I love the vlog style best! And having a space you love is so important! You’re so funny - “they won’t be able to read it anyway.” Your bulletin boards look great! They actually look like a quadruple border with the b&W scallop. I feel like redoing my boards now. 😆

[@luannierodriguez]

This video made my day!! Love the vlog/classroom setup type videos 😍

[@puttingthemfirst]

Thank you for being here - will keep the vlog setups coming. 🤍

[@chelseadiotte7278]

This may have already been said, but you can use a regular stapler too! Most have a lever on the bottom that open them up flat to staple on a bulletin board ☺️

[@puttingthemfirst]

Honestly shoulda bought a stapler instead of the staple gun - my stapler is also in the POD 🤦🏼‍♀️

[@suzannechristian3965]

"Hanging Bulletin Boarder 101" class coming to you live from Mrs. K's Kindergarten room!!! Wow, girl....you do great work on those corners! Holy Moses.....That scalloped boarder is no joke! Well done!! I love your style and your shiny attitude....keep it coming in whatever way feels right for you and Teddy man....I'm here for it!! (The Hob-Lob is definitely closed on Sunday!)

[@puttingthemfirst]

LOL I was so locked in I couldn’t believe that I was actually there working for nearly 5 hours. Felt like 5 minutes!! Thank you for cheering me on and taking time to leave a comment. 💖

[@anaraposo6106]

Love it! I love your classroom set up series! I can't wait to see it when it is all ready! 💕

[@puttingthemfirst]

Thank you so much for cheering me on! I can’t wait to get all my stuff into this space and be ready for the year. 🤩

[@veronicaalonzo2531]

I love love love your bulletin boards! The colors are gorgeous 😍 Also, I like the mix of classroom and lifestyle content.

[@JesseB38]

I love the triple border and your color choices! I've done double border and doing the same this year. Can't wait for more classroom setup! This gets me excited as well as anxious to get into the classroom!

[@arieladzerigian707]

Lauren!!! Your boards turned out so stinkin' cute!!!! LOVE the new theme! It's neutral but colorful (if there's such a thing)!!!

[@rwel9118]

It looks SO good! I love this format! I'd love for you to do a tutorial on how to do the border corners! I love that border!

[@puttingthemfirst]

I’ll include that in the next video - will have to sacrifice a lil bit of border!! Lol

[@rwel9118]

@@puttingthemfirst thank you so much! Love your videos!

[@111484mt]

Great video!! I get new ideas for my own classroom! I like more just classroom set-up videos 🤗🤗

[@brandymarlowe807]

Your classroom is your home away from home. Of course it should be pretty. You do you Boo! 😀

[@emmainelementary2827]

SO glad these vlogs are back!!! getting me back in the school spirit in the best way

[@cassidytalbert3981]

LOVE LOVE LOVE the vlog vibes!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@SJG24]

I saw that sign at hobby lobby and thought of you. So glad you bought that!

[@puttingthemfirst]

Great minds think alike!! I had to grab it. Had to!!! Lol

[@madalynwright7714]

I love the vlog style!!

[@jennifernoble3271]

I love the vlog. I love a day in your life. I love Teddy. I love classroom set up. I’m here for all of it, 🥰

[@kaylynm4193]

I liked your decor in your first grade classroom, but this new decor will be great too. I love how the triple borders look. Neat, clean, and colorful too. I’d watch any kind of vlog you make, but this vlog style with Teddy and your errands are probably my favorite. Either way, my most favorite thing about your vlogs is how you express yourself, so funny and quick-witted. 😀 I really laughed out loud when you described that staple gun as being for a “full-grown, well-fed man”. (Clearly an accurate description, given what it did to your hand! 😮)

[@puttingthemfirst]

Omg that staple gun is public enemy #1!! LOL thank you so much for your comment. I’ll keep the vlogs coming. 💖

[@aliciaulrich5157]

Love the vlog style video! I always get such joy from watching your videos! You and your kinders are going to have such a great year! 💛💛

[@laurendrosos7272]

I'm a middle school teacher and have been watching you since you first started! Love your content 🙂 I would be super curious to hear you talk about/compare teaching in a new state compared to Massachusetts. Massachusetts is always voted #1 for education, pensions, etc. It's also higher than many other states for salaries too. I'd just think it'd be super interesting!! I also like your vlog style videos & always look forward to your content!

[@LDSkyknight]

I love love love your setup so far, I’m addicted to watching these :)

[@mandykeddington1000]

Yes! Love the vlog type

[@dhenry2010]

Just in time!! I just sat down to eat and wanted to find something to watch!

[@DeeDeeDIY]

Love your borders, so pretty! Lol too much pink? Never! Yeh, however you want to vlog works for me. Just do you and we will watch.

[@Magical-Unicorn-Poo]

Hey! The covers sound cute and comfy, but be careful with accidents and spills. Kids are messy. I loved watching you decorate. So many ideas and inspiration. ❤️❤️❤️

[@honestlyabbysparks1484]

Love love love your optimistic personality!! A healthy dose of sunshine in my day!

[@tonyarueff3230]

I love the triple border, so worth the effort

[@melaniehester9982]

Yea I was so excited to see you started. Those fans are fabulous now I want to add them to my boards. Can’t wait for the next one fellow Floridian.💕

[@puttingthemfirst]

I say yes to the fans!! Thank you. 💖

[@MeaganMarieNinetyThree]

Love the vlog style videos!

[@KimMandragonaArco]

I love the vlogs!! Keep them coming😊

[@hailee4978]

I love the new theme!! I can’t wait to see it all come together. First year first grade teacher here, super intimidated by bulletin boards. Would love any and all tips/suggestions!

[@brandymarlowe807]

Your classroom is HUGE!!!

[@shannonhall1803]

I like both video options. I enjoy watching all of your videos!!

[@janinechansons]

You are a great dog mom! He's so freakin' adorable!

[@itsmeemalie9709]

Finally someone from IL! Welcome 😊

[@camiwilliams28]

So excited for classroom set up!

[@Ter684]

Wow! Your classroom is so big!!

[@dakotabaker6638]

The blue stools she had are from Otto Storage! I have some in my classroom. My students love them!

[@kristinasarti5079]

I love vlogg style! And go pink and you can add colors in other ways!!! Boys like pink too!

[@tanyafulton583]

New subscriber! I need an up close tutorial on layering the border. I’m apparently border challenged. It looks great!

[@saragermain1834]

I love your vlog style class room set up videos I say keep it that way.

[@kristenbradsethchristianse371]

You are so adorable, you could play kazoo and I think I would still watch! I'm a high school teacher and still enjoy your videos and get inspiration.

[@puttingthemfirst]

LOL just told my husband I’m buying a kazoo 😂😂 Thank you for encouraging!!

[@cathymcleod3600]

Love it! We live there most of our days and the kids . We need to make it a beautiful place ❤️

[@ms.coleinfirst2467]

Those windows are incredible! So jealous.

[@kc1822_]

I’ve been waiting for this!

[@TheAmurrayc]

I was just hanging that scalloped border today and the corners took forever! Yours looks great!

[@dhenry2010]

I love the vlog-style videos!

[@jenniferblalock2727]

I love your new theme I love your old theme and I’d love to see vlog style vids 😊

[@valerie3895]

Love the vlog style!!😍

[@MirandaJarvis]

I never would have paired those borders together, but it looks really cute!

[@puttingthemfirst]

I was surprised how much I loved it when I saw them on her Instagram!

[@rachaelsmith6519]

I like the vlog style! Love the new theme.

[@ADR7503]

Love the colors you picked 😍

[@kathlynhuerta4225]

You can never have to much pink. 💕

[@Chrissi15]

Lovely bulletin boards! Looking forward to more.

[@jonathaniler]

I think this style was good. It is a good mix.

[@puttingthemfirst]

Thanks for the input!! ☺️

[@paigehering3608]

looks amazing so far! Also, I love the vlog style videos!

[@AndreaFelizM]

I staple so that my my fabric/paper is stretched and hangs over the border slightly and then I use a razor to cleanly and EASILY trim the perfect edge. Just a tip! You’ll save so much time trying to use scissors to cut perfectly.

[@KennedyPCSD]

You are adorable and doing a great job!!! Your new room is so cute!!

[@staceyedzwald5103]

I’ll watch anything- vlog or just setup! BTW, I just use a regular stapler for my bulletin boards.

[@danathornton1099]

Love the vlog style!!! I’m an Early Childhood Special Educator in MO! Welcome to the Midwest!

[@Beth-px3xz]

Loved this your more than a teacher your human and i love the best of both world vlogging

[@serenityelissa669]

Cutest theme. Yes on vlog-style!

[@jengregory2927]

Your dog was cracking me up! So sweet! My dog was watching yours on TV, too funny! 🤣❤️

[@dianeostlin7632]

I LOVE the quote....life is sweet in kindetgarten. Where can I purchase that?

[@dreamtraveldisney]

I absolutely love your classroom setup videos! 💜 I had about 2 weeks to set up my classroom last year and it was rough, I was hanging up titles on my bulletin board minutes before open house started!

[@amandamasters3576]

Yay! I was so glad to this this pop up! Love your bulletin boards! What lipstick do you use? It’s gorgeous!

[@puttingthemfirst]

Thank you!! It’s Physicians Formula Healthy Lip in the shade Coral Minerals, I just ordered a fresh one lol here’s a link: amzn.to/3PpjMSA

[@kathrynguel5981]

I love all your videos!!

[@EvelyneMariee]

It must be so nice to just pack up and move to another state! I’m so happy for you and your success!

[@mugglemom9135]

Your boards are looking awesome! I agree that your staple gun is more for construction. Personally I just use a classic swingline stapler for my boards - the kind with the hinge that allows it to open up flat. Kind of old school but it works great!

[@sammysheree23]

I love the vlog style.

[@victoriawolfe686]

I like the vloggy style!